Six Rush County students were among the 1,445 who received degrees during graduation ceremonies in August at Indiana Wesleyan University’s main campus in Marion.

Graduating were Mel Barton, Master of Science-Management, Rushville; Lori Hill, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Falmouth; Andrea Hittle, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Rushville; Robin McDonald, Associate of Science-Business, Manilla; Penny Moffett, Associate of Science-Business Online, Rushville; and Jamie Trautmann, Master of Education, Carthage.

IWU is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church, which has its headquarters in Indianapolis. The university was founded in 1920 and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

More than 3,200 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the university’s main campus in Marion. Another 12,200 adult learners attend classes at regional campuses in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and online.